On Saturday 8th December through into Sunday 9th December 1990, the Midlands was hit by heavy snowfall and strong winds causing blizzard conditions. On Sunday 9th December 1990, Sound FM in Leicester opted-out of the national Network Chart Show to provide local information in this pre-internet era. This compilation of clips features Mark Hayman and David Lloyd.

Sun 9th Dec 1990 Sound FM (Leicester) - The Great Blizzard of 1990

From 1988 the excellent Sound FM (Leicester) version of the Radio Trent station song from the now defunct Alfasound.

1988 Sound FM (Leicester) Station Song

Saturday 15th December 1990, one week after blizzards struck Leicestershire, Sound FM's David Lloyd hands over to Andy Miller.

Sound FM (Leicester) 1990 David Lloyd hands over to Andy Miller

From 1988 here is another clip of the Sound FM Nightlife intro.

Sound FM (Leicester) Rob Wagstaff's Nightlife Intro

On Saturday 10th November 1990, Mark Burrows pre-warns Sound FM (Leicester) listeners about a new song call 'Fog on the Tyne' by Gazza.

Sound FM (Leicester) Saturday 10th November 1990 Mark Burrows

It's 1989 and the second Red Nose Day. Kenny Hague is filling for time up to the 7:30am news update on Sound FM (Leicester).

Sound FM Fri 10 March 1989 into 7.30am news update

Clips from Kenny Hague's Sound FM (Leicester) show. Features adverts for the 1988 Olympics telephone line, Dewhurst Butchers, Granby Halls Home Life Exhibition and AFG Motorama. Also includes the opportunity to buy a Sport Aid 1988 T-Shirt and what's-on guide.

1988 Sound FM (Leicester) Kenny Hague

In 1989 on Sound FM (Leicester), David Lloyd hands over to the Music Jam.

Sound FM (Leicester) 1989 David Lloyd hands over to the Music Jam

In 1989 on Sound FM (Leicester), David Lloyd provides a weather update.

Sound FM (Leicester) 1989 David Lloyd weather

A short clip from the Music Jam with Mark Hayman in 1988.

Sound FM (Leicester) Music Jam in Melton

I grew-up in the 80's and 90's listening to radio in and around Leicester and I often recorded random station output. I am now revisiting these tapes before they go into the dustbin.

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